Common scale model kit terms and miniature painting techniques for hobbyist builders and painters.
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- What does 1:72 scale mean?
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The model is 1/72 the size of the real object- What is a moldline?
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A seam where two plastic parts meet on a model- What is flash?
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Thin excess plastic left on parts from the molding process- What is priming?
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Applying a base coat before painting to help paint adhere- What is drybrushing?
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Applying paint with minimal water to highlight raised details- What is a wash in miniature painting?
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Thin, diluted paint that settles into crevices and recesses- What is glazing?
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Applying thin, translucent layers of paint to build color gradually- What is decal application?
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Transferring printed waterslide or sticker decals onto a model- What is weathering?
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Simulating dirt, rust, or wear on a model surface- What is an airbrush?
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A pneumatic tool that sprays paint using compressed air- What is underpainting?
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Painting base colors before applying highlight layers on top- What is stippling?
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Dabbing paint with a brush to create texture and break up flat areas- What is feathering in painting?
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Blending paint colors by dragging a dry brush across the edge- What is a modeling knife used for?
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Cutting, scraping, and cleaning mold lines on plastic parts- What is spray primer?
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Aerosol primer applied quickly and evenly to prepare models for painting
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